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Special Opportunities

ESPECIALLY FOR ADULTS

If you are a UC staff member, you are entitled to a 10% discount!

The Prep department is developing an adult student newsletter as a way to share information pertinent to our adult learners. Please make sure we have your email address and feel free to add any information to us. Email the Director at amy.dennison@uc.edu to receive further information.

MUSIC OPPORTUNITES

Private lessons in voice, instruments, and acting. Beginner or advanced, or if you want to brush up on your skills for your choir, community theater or orchestra, our faculty is trained to meet the needs of our adult students. Check the music page for further information on registering for lessons.

Piano IV Class TBA

Instructor: Dr. David Skvorak
For adults who have had three years of group piano experience and wish to continue in a group experience but are ready for more advanced study. The course is a combination of six group lessons and nine half-hour private lessons. Please call the office at 513/556-2595 for more information.

Chamber Music

This is a great opportunity for adult students. If you are an adult musician looking for others to share your music, please contact us so we can help arrange for you to play in a chamber music ensemble.

Adult Recitals

Recitals are scheduled two times a year for adult students in the music program. Your music instructor will keep you informed on these performing opportunities. There is a scheduled recital on February 10, 2007 at 12:00 pm.

Adult Music Theory Classes Saturdays 1:00, 2:00, 3:00pm

Music theory classes are offered on Saturday afternoons. You can request a music theory test to see which level you should register. All private music students are strongly recommended to take music theory classes. Topics covered include reading pitch and rhythmic notation, ear training, and for older students, melodic and harmonic analysis, form and structure.
There is a discount for theory classes for those students who are taking private lessons through the Prep department. Private lessons in theory and composition are also available.

Dance classes for adults

A Beginning Tap class at 12:00 and an Intermediate adult tap class at 10:00 are offered each Saturday during the academic year.

A Beginning Adult Ballet class is offered at 12:00 on Saturdays; no experience required.
A Beginning/Intermediate Adult Ballet class is offered at 2:30 on Saturdays.
An Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet class is offered on Saturdays at 11:30 and Wed. at 5pm.

SPECIAL LEARNERS

CCM Preparatory Department offers classes to students with special needs. Thanks to an anonymous donor, all classes are free to qualified students. Limited enrollment; please call the office at 556-2595 for information. Please email the instructor if you have questions whether your child qualifies.

DramaKinetics 3-7 years Saturdays 1pm
3-7 years, Wednesdays 5pm, Place: TBA
Instructor: Pam Shooner, pfshooner@yahoo.com

DramaKinetics fosters free and imitative play in speech and movement. Students will develop self-regulatory behavior and social skills, along with skill enrichment and acquisition in a fun, supportive environment. The instructor is Pam Shooner who holds an MS in Special Education and extensive theatre experience.

Adapted Guitar 12 years and up Wednesdays 4:30 pm
Instructor: Betsy Zenk, betseyzenk@fuse.net

The class will focus on music performance and socialization skills. The students will create their own “rock ‘n roll band” by playing guitar and assorted percussion instruments. The instructor is Betsey Zenk, a musician, music teacher and music therapist in the Cincinnati area.

CCM PREP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

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SPECIAL EVENTS:

SPRING MUSICAL:

CCM Prep will be presenting its Spring Musical April 9-11, 2008.

The Musical, Parent meetings and auditions will be announced at the Open House on September 8. Drama students between the age of 8-14 are eligible to audition.

BENEFIT FACULTY RECITAL: Saturday, October 6, 2007 6:30pm

A faculty recital and cocktail hour will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 6:30pm at the home of Andrew Smith in Walnut Hills. Proceeds to benefit the Gino DiMario Scholarship Fund. Featured performers are Dr. Takako Hayase, Cully Bell, pianos; Dr. Peggy Grant, oboe; Carol Auffman, bassoon; Heather Verbeck, flute; Dominic DeStafano, viola; and Margaret Ozaki, soprano.

Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. Seating is limited. Please call the office at 513-556-2595 for more information.

BENEFIT STUDENT RECITAL: Sunday, November 18, 2007 3pm
Werner Recital Hall